Gareth Southgate Quotes

There is something about a cup final that brings out a different quality in a footballer. Do they have the courage to win a one-off match?

You can sit and imagine what it is like to go into a hostile stadium, or what it's like to play for the AFC championship, but you never know until you do it.

It's tough to win major championships. So many things and emotions go through your mind.

In front of 40,000 people, you don't really want to drop a catch or misfield. It's part and parcel of the game.

Every game in this league is close, and it's going to come down to making plays at the end.

The best thing is to go into an opposing arena, and 15,000 people are focusing on you. That's the best feeling.

I have the game for the pressure matches and now I just have to be consistent.

The most nerves I've ever felt on the first tee was at the President's Cup.

You're not going to reinvent yourself in the middle of a playoff series.

Whenever you play international cricket, there is always a challenge.

If you are not nervous for your first NFL game, then something is probably wrong with you.

It is always difficult, if you win against City, everybody expects it to be an easy win, but it will not be easy. It will be very difficult.

I got a huge target on my back. But you know what, I'm going to embrace that, and everybody is on notice - flyweights and bantamweights.

The pressure of the World Series and the playoffs, it gets to you. But I hope I feel like that every year. Because hopefully we're playing into November every year.

Success is a very tough mistress. For years, while you're struggling, she wants nothing to do with you. Then one day, you find yourself in the room with her, and even though the key is on the inside, you can't leave.

I've hit big shots in real games. I love the moment. I cherish the moment.

I've played in a lot of important games in my life.

When I went to Q school, I was walking into a tournament where 500 other players all wanted the same thing as me.

The quarter finals is always an exciting round because you know you're one match away from that one table situation: where the magic really starts to happen at the Crucible and where it starts to come into its own.

Everyone is at their best against the champions.

I guess sometimes when the game is on the line you kind of focus a little more.

The hardest thing about kicking a kick at the end of the game or end of the half is not letting your excitement get the best of you.

First-round matches are always tough.

Playing live is one thing. Playing under a microscope is another.

It's easier to debut in a game than make a comeback, because in the latter, people know you and expect something from you. When you're playing your first match, they're just excited and don't know what you're capable of.